DVD
Paris is burning
Languages
In English, with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Performers
Dorian Corey, Pepper LaBeija, Venus Xtravaganza, Octavia Saint Laurent, Willi Ninja, Anji Xtravaganza, Freddie Pendavis, Junior Labeija.
Publication Information
Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, [2012]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 76 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: R, for language and sexuality.
Uniform Title
Series
Summary
An unblinking behind-the-scenes story of fashion-obsessed New Yorkers who created "voguing" and drag balls, and turned these raucous celebrations into a powerful expression of fierce personal pride.
Notes
Title from container.
Originally released as a documentary in 1990.
Bonus material: Feature commentary ; never-before-seen outtakes.
Subjects
- Gay culture > New York (State) > New York.
- Drag balls > New York (State) > New York.
- Cross-dressers > New York (State) > New York > Social life and customs.
- Gay men > New York (State) > New York > Social life and customs.
- Voguing (Dance) > New York (State) > New York.
- New York (N.Y.) > Social life and customs.